Nutritional Yeast vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Nutritional Yeast and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
nutritional yeast
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in nutritional yeast and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and nutritional yeast are high in calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium.
- Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and nutritional yeast are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 98% more calories than nutritional yeast - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, nutritional yeast is much heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to bittersweet chocolate per calorie. Nutritional yeast has a macronutrient ratio of 41:42:17 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Nutritional Yeast | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 41% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 42% | 18% |
| Fat | 17% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nutritional yeast is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 31% less carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both bittersweet chocolate and nutritional yeast are high in dietary fiber. Nutritional yeast has 62% more dietary fiber than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 26.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both bittersweet chocolate and nutritional yeast are high in protein. Nutritional yeast has 182% more protein than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and nutritional yeast has 97% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and nutritional yeast are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Nutritional yeast and bittersweet chocolate contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - nutritional yeast has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin E than nutritional yeast - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Nutritional Yeast | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 10.99 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 4 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 40.2 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 13.5 MG | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.5 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | 2340 UG | 28 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 12.07 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Bittersweet chocolate is an excellent source of calcium and it has 237% more calcium than nutritional yeast - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 30mg of calcium.
iron
Both bittersweet chocolate and nutritional yeast are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has 702% more iron than nutritional yeast - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 2.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and nutritional yeast are high in potassium. Nutritional yeast has 15% more potassium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bittersweet chocolate has more linoleic acid than nutritional yeast per 100 grams.
| Nutritional Yeast | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 1.435 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.553 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 1.988 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Nutritional Yeast or Bittersweet Chocolate .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or nutritional yeast contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and nutritional yeast are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 100% more calories than nutritional yeast - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
Is bittersweet chocolate or nutritional yeast better for protein?
Both bittersweet chocolate and nutritional yeast are high in protein. Nutritional yeast has 180% more protein than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Does bittersweet chocolate or nutritional yeast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nutritional yeast is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 30% fewer carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or nutritional yeast contain more calcium?
Bittersweet chocolate is a rich source of calcium and it has 240% more calcium than nutritional yeast - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 30mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or nutritional yeast contain more iron?
Both bittersweet chocolate and nutritional yeast are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has 700% more iron than nutritional yeast - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 2.2mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or nutritional yeast contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and nutritional yeast are high in potassium. Nutritional yeast has 20% more potassium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.